The Government will propose to the Storting
that an additional NOK 1 billion (approx. USD 162 million) be granted for
relief work following the tsunami disaster in South East Asia. These will
be additional funds and will not affect other parts of the international
development budget or the budget of other ministries.

During a meeting with the parliamentary
leaders at the Storting yesterday it became clear that the Government will
have the full support of the parties for the proposal. This relief aid
will come on top of the NOK 100 million (approx.